October 25-The Bible

Happy Friday. Today, a sweet friend of mine will say goodbye to her precious mother-in-law who had Alzheimer’s. It was only three weeks ago, I said goodbye to my mom the very same way. The thing I remember and respect most about my mother was her dedication to scripture. She read her Bible cover to cover I’m sure more than 50 times—she never missed a morning, bright and early reading. While I was growing up, her reading time was 4:45 am. 


Doesn’t it amazed you that the Scripture and all it’s worth is so diversified, so rich and so full that we can read it everyday of our lives and always pick up something new. Within those ancient words we find all we need. Everything that we need to know God, know His will, and live our lives with a purpose for Him is inside the pages of our Bibles. It gives wisdom, power, courage, strength, resolve, correction, and truth. 


“But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.”

‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭3:14-17‬ ‭NLT‬‬


Everything I really needed to know, I learned not in kindergarten, but from the Bible. Need wisdom? The Bible shares God’s wisdom throughout its pages. Need help passing your faith on to your children and grandchildren? The Bible teaches the importance of reading Scripture, hiding it in our hearts, and living it out in our lives. In every area of our lives, the Bible equips us with knowledge, purpose, and inspiration, and it all comes from the most amazing Author of all time: God. 


Our love letter from God spells out His mercy, His grace and His love for us. Page after page, He shares the great plan of redemption for His children. What more could we ask of Him? 


Dear Jesus,

Thank you for loving us enough to give us Your Word. Help us to read it, understand it, and know how to adequately apply it to our lives. When we don’t understand it, help us to seek wise counsel to guide us. We pray that you would increase our desire to be in Your Word and speak to us every day through it. We ask Lord that you touch our friends and families who are fighting disease and illness. We also ask for comfort for those who have lost a loved one or are preparing to say goodbye. We love you Jehovah and we sing praise to you this day. Amen and amen. 


Love you dear one,

Pam

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